Outshined_One
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Rowell -Plays SS, but has a large enough body that he'll likely be moved to 3B or OF, seeing as how his arm is above average. -Terrific power that rates 70 on the 20-80 scale. -Smooth swing. -Left handed hitter. -Pretty good at spraying the ball around the field. -How his power will translate into game situations is going to be key. -Good idea of the strike zone, not afraid to take a walk. Snider -Large body, played RB in high school and would have transitioned to LB in college. -Listed as 6' 220, but is closer to 240. -Left handed hitter. -Terrific swing, great bat speed, good use of his wrists and hands. -Plenty of power to go around. -Hangs well against lefties for some one his age. -Classy guy, great work ethic, helps out in the community, and has good grades. -Speed isn't all that great, neither his arm. Probably ends up at 1B or in LF. Conger -Had defensive issues at C last year, but has improved a good deal this year to about average. -Very good arm strength, wants to keep improving behind the dish. -Terrific power, makes good contact. -Comparable to Daric Barton with less pure hitting and more power. -Might be moved to 1B or OF if he has problems sticking behind the dish. -Not considered especially patient, needs to work on his idea of the strike zone. -
Yeowza. I can see now why people have been keeping quiet about it if that is indeed the case. Is it a rumor or is there some credibility to it?
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For those of you draftniks, Kyle Drabek and Kasey Kiker are two guys in this year's draft who are potential first round pitchers. Drabek has two terrific pitches and projects pretty well at SS. Kiker has a pretty strong body and projects nicely as a power reliever (although there are concerns about his mechanics). Yet, both have makeup issues that people have been tiptoeing around. Apparently the issues are bad enough that some teams refuse to draft them. I find this odd considering that last year, Clay Buchholz had a well-publicized incident in which he stole laptops, and a few years ago, Lastings Milledge had allegations of sleeping with a minor. It'd be one thing if scouts and publications didn't publically discuss these things about high school kids...but that's not the case. So, does anyone know what the heck is going on with those guys? Are there unconfirmed rumors about them? Did these guys do something so bad that it can't be discussed without totally wrecking their reputations? What's the story?
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Jered Weaver called up
Outshined_One replied to Jon's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Little under a year after the Angels signed him, he's called up. Not bad. -
Womack up, Theriot down
Outshined_One replied to Larry Horse's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Staying as far away from the idiots who coach this team as possible, thank Kent. -
Minor League Discussion & Boxes 5-26-2006
Outshined_One replied to Outshined_One's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
Veal's doing his best Zambrano imitation through 4. -
If Joe had written this in a sarcastic tone, he would have been dead on.
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I am starting to think that Dusty Baker...
Outshined_One replied to Abe Frohman's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
I hate Hi-Tops. -
I think he is confused by city smells. That's what my gut tells me. The ivory still scares him.
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Clutchier hitting.
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Nope.
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I'm predicting WP.
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This team keeps finding new and interesting ways of losing, huh?
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for what? 95 losses instead of 100? Nah, the Cubs need him to have value when the trading deadline comes around.
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Will Ohman?! Are you kidding???
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This is going to end well.
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That smiley looks too happy for it to be used for madness/frustration. :evil: is better.
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One could only hope.
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Ho-lee crap.
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It's really, every opposing outfielder but Jones, and Pierre. What are they saying? Diaz Sucks. This is going to be fun.
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Man, the bleacher bums are giving it to Diaz.
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I'm surprised Dusty didn't bring in a right hander to face him.
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So how will the Cubs blow it today? I predict Dempster gives up a walk and a two out HR, leading to extra innings and Novoa giving up a two run double in the tenth.
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It's like Rod Beck all over again.
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Eyre nearly chucked that sucker into center.
